The fashion is actually the same every year, since Christmas Eve in France is traditionally a formal family party. Most of the time women wear a classic cocktail dress or suit. The outfit may have a touch of originality but should be kept formal, and makeup is worn a little heavier than their everyday look.… Read More
The French Elvis: Johnny Hallyday
It’s hard to summarize who Jean-Philippe Smet was. An artist with a unique voice, 50 years of success, and an instantly identifiable “face”, he was a living national legend.
Johnny was the ultimate rocker. A man marked by a rough start in life, abandoned by an alcoholic and unstable father and taken in by his aunt, he entered the artistic world really quickly where he made maybe the most important encounter in his life, Lee Halliday, an American singer who was married to his cousin, and helped him discover his musical talent and an icon, Elvis Presley.… Read More
France, Travel cheaper
After many years of travelling between France and the USA, the teachers at the French Language Salon share their tips to find the best price:
Using the tips that follow, you will have the keys to finding cheaper tickets. But, be careful with the travel time, transfers, airport changes, etc.… Read More
Top 9 Cultural differences between France and the U.S.A
I have been living in the US for the last 3 years. Long enough to notice the following every-day habits between France and the US…. that change your life!
- Doggy Bags: A routine thing people in the US, which is close to inconceivable for a French native.